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Érik Lira

Midfielder #6
Age 26 years
Nationality Mexico
Market Value €12.0M

Career

No transfer history

Érik Lira has established himself as Cruz Azul's Bronze-tier Engine. Since crossing the capital from UNAM Pumas in early 2022, the 26-year-old midfielder has become a fundamental piece of the puzzle, bringing relentless energy to the centre of the park as he continues to chase the first major silverware of his professional career.

The data paints a clear picture of a tireless worker. Logging a massive 2,683 minutes across 30 outings, he serves as the tactical heartbeat of the team. Recognised officially as a SQUAD PLAYER, he offers complete reliability and delivers consistently whenever called upon. Right now, he is on an upward trajectory, finding a rich vein of form to dictate the tempo of matches. A standout Defense profile tells the story of a gritty competitor who excels at breaking up opposition play, tracking back, and recovering possession in critical areas.

In the wider footballing market, his steady performances justify a solid €9M valuation. As a crucial defensive midfielder with peak years still ahead of him, his stable market trend highlights his consistent value to the club's broader ambitions.

Player Rating

Érik Lira
Midfielder
Relentless engine in the midfield

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Érik Lira Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 17%
Weight 13%
Experience 54%

vs Liga MX

Height 10%
Weight 9%
Experience 48%

Traits

PRIME

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 45 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 62 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 38 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 22 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 55 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 45
Shooting 62
Defense 38
Workrate 22
Passing 55
Key Strength 62 Shooting
Area to Watch 22 Workrate

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 22, 2026 CF Pachuca 1-2 Cruz Azul Liga MX 90' 6.4 0 0 79 Estadio Hidalgo
Oct 18, 2026 Cruz Azul 5-0 FC Juarez Liga MX 90' 7.0 0 0 55 Estadio Banorte
Oct 12, 2026 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 3-3 Cruz Azul Liga MX 90' 6.3 0 0 100 Estadio Olímpico Universitario
Sep 20, 2026 Monterrey 1-0 Cruz Azul Liga MX 90' 6.0 0 0 36 Estadio BBVA
Sep 13, 2026 Cruz Azul 4-3 Club America Liga MX 90' 7.9 1 1 100 Estadio Banorte
Sep 06, 2026 Cruz Azul 1-0 Santos Laguna Liga MX 11' 6.9 0 0 32 Estadio Banorte
Aug 17, 2026 Club Tijuana 2-1 Cruz Azul Liga MX 90' 6.2 0 0 62 Estadio Caliente
Aug 02, 2026 Cruz Azul 2-3 Atlante FC Liga MX 39' 6.6 0 0 100 Estadio Banorte
Jul 22, 2026 Cruz Azul 2-1 Puebla Liga MX 90' 7.0 0 0 33 Estadio Banorte
Jul 18, 2026 Atletico San Luis 2-3 Cruz Azul Liga MX 77' 7.0 0 0 45 Alfonso Lastras Ramirez
Jul 06, 2026 Mexico 2-3 England World Cup 100' 7.3 0 0 99 Estadio Banorte
Jul 01, 2026 Mexico 2-0 Ecuador World Cup 90' 7.2 0 0 25 Estadio Banorte
Jun 25, 2026 Czechia 0-3 Mexico World Cup 0' - 0 0 50 Estadio Banorte
Jun 19, 2026 Mexico 1-0 South Korea World Cup 94' 6.5 0 0 34 Estadio Akron
Jun 11, 2026 Mexico 2-0 South Africa World Cup 76' 7.3 0 1 77 Estadio Banorte
Apr 27, 2026 Cruz Azul 4-1 Necaxa Liga MX 93' 7.3 0 0 68 Estadio Azteca
Apr 22, 2026 Club Queretaro 1-1 Cruz Azul Liga MX 97' 7.2 0 0 30 Estadio La Corregidora
Apr 18, 2026 Cruz Azul 1-1 Club Tijuana Liga MX 60' 6.9 0 0 45 Estadio Azteca
Apr 12, 2026 Club America 1-1 Cruz Azul Liga MX 93' 6.9 0 0 40 Estadio Azteca
Apr 05, 2026 Cruz Azul 1-2 CF Pachuca Liga MX 18' 6.9 0 0 73 Estadio Cuauhtemoc

Player Market Value

Track Érik Lira's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €12.0M
Peak Value €12.0M (Q1'26)
€12.0M €6.0M €0
Q4'20 Q2'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25 Q1'26

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